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Level 3
posted Sep 11, 2023 4:25:26 PM

Do you receive any form if you are in a union to file taxes?

Besides reporting line 14 on a w-2, is there anything else you need to do when filing taxes if you are in a union? 

I'm in CA by the way.

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Level 15
Sep 11, 2023 8:06:31 PM

California allows a deduction for union dues. 

  1. Click on the Federal Taxes tab.
  2. Go to Deductions & Credits.
  3. Click I'll Choose What to Work on.
  4. Scroll down to Job-Related Expensesunder Employment Expenses.
  5. Click Start.
  6. Answer yes for the question Do you have any employment expenses for W-2 work?
  7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  8. Enter Union Dues on the page Any Other Expenses? 

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Level 15
Sep 11, 2023 8:06:31 PM

California allows a deduction for union dues. 

  1. Click on the Federal Taxes tab.
  2. Go to Deductions & Credits.
  3. Click I'll Choose What to Work on.
  4. Scroll down to Job-Related Expensesunder Employment Expenses.
  5. Click Start.
  6. Answer yes for the question Do you have any employment expenses for W-2 work?
  7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  8. Enter Union Dues on the page Any Other Expenses?